05-09 Exterior Modifications Making Your '05 Stand Out from the Crowd

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Old 7/9/05 | 07:58 PM
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I finally took delivery of some new wheels and they look much better in person than any pics I've been able to get. I think it's all the camera's fault
Old 7/9/05 | 08:00 PM
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Nice Could you post some pics from the side?
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Old 7/9/05 | 08:15 PM
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Thanks! side view
Old 7/9/05 | 08:25 PM
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Those look good man !! What rim size, backspacing, etc..?

Thanks Mike
Old 7/9/05 | 08:29 PM
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Thank you! These were the first measured for the '05 and I see the rear tires stick out a half inch beyond the fender......so I will be contacting the mfg on Monday to get the correct off-set worked out.
(Long story short....I don't have a clue )
Old 7/9/05 | 08:37 PM
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The fronts are 17"x8" and the rears are 9.5's. Tires front are 275 40rz17's, rear are 285 40rz17's.
Old 7/9/05 | 09:15 PM
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Paul... before I make my judgement... would you happen to have any close up shots?
Old 7/9/05 | 09:20 PM
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Originally posted by wild stray@July 9, 2005, 8:18 PM
Thanks! side view
Looks great.. but what is that red car next to your side shot?
Looks like an LX 5.0.... But the rear side window is HUGE....
What is that?
Old 7/9/05 | 09:24 PM
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Who is the mfg??????
Old 7/9/05 | 09:30 PM
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Originally posted by sadsquared2@July 9, 2005, 8:18 PM
Paul... before I make my judgement... would you happen to have any close up shots?
I just took this (in the dark) outside my shop, so I hope it looks OK.
Old 7/9/05 | 09:30 PM
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loooking gooood!!!!
Old 7/9/05 | 09:32 PM
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One more, looks like the flash is reflected too much. (front wheel this time)
Old 7/9/05 | 09:39 PM
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Originally posted by TN615@July 9, 2005, 8:23 PM
Looks great.. but what is that red car next to your side shot?
Looks like an LX 5.0.... But the rear side window is HUGE....
What is that?

Somebody's junk Been parked here for three months so far.
It's an old Escort LX.


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Old 7/9/05 | 09:40 PM
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Originally posted by sscobra@July 9, 2005, 8:27 PM
Who is the mfg??????

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Old 7/9/05 | 09:46 PM
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When you talk to them can you ask if they can make them in 18's. Also, if you don't find can you let us know what the final back spacing is when they correct it. If you get a chance IM me. Thanks for the help and those look cool.
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I want those painted black with a polished lip and knockoff
Old 7/9/05 | 10:13 PM
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Much better

From up far I was a little iffy about em...

But after seeing the close-up shots... they look awesome
Old 7/9/05 | 10:49 PM
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Originally posted by sscobra@July 9, 2005, 8:49 PM
When you talk to them can you ask if they can make them in 18's. Also, if you don't find can you let us know what the final back spacing is when they correct it. If you get a chance IM me.

Thanks for the help and those look cool.
Thanks! These are Cobra & replica wheels and are made mostly in 15" & 16", with their "really big" wheel being a 17". Actually, when the diameter gets larger, the wheel looses it's appeal. It no longer carries the retro look.

I will contact you as soon as I have the correct fitment.


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